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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
{{see more|Aerodentia family#Naming}} | {{see more|Aerodentia family#Naming}} | ||
"Phosbat" is a combination of two terms. In Greek, φῶς ("phos") means "light". This refers to how the Phosbat has the ability to bend light and turn invisible, at least in the [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult stage]], and also how it cannot withstand | "Phosbat" is a combination of two terms. In Greek, φῶς ("phos") means "light". This refers to how the Phosbat has the ability to bend light and turn invisible, at least in the [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult stage]], and also how it cannot withstand bright lights. "Bat" refers to how it looks and acts similar to real-life {{w|bat}}s. In Japan, it is known as {{j|コカガミ|Ko Kagami}}, which means "Child Mirror", given that it is an infant, and how the mature creature can bend light, a bit like mirrors. | ||
Its scientific name, ''Tectupervus pteromys'', contains the species name ''ptermoys''. {{w|Pteromys}} is also the genus for several flying squirrels species, referencing the Phosbats' wings, specifically that of its [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult form]]. | Its scientific name, ''Tectupervus pteromys'', contains the species name ''ptermoys''. {{w|Pteromys}} is also the genus for several flying squirrels species, referencing the Phosbats' wings, specifically that of its [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult form]]. | ||